2 self-hosted PrivateBin alternatives

PrivateBin is a popular proprietary tool in the pastebins & snippets space. These open-source apps let you replace PrivateBin with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted PrivateBin alternatives

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Cryptgeon

Pastebins & Snippets

Encrypted note and file sharing with self-destruct

Replaces PrivateBin, One-Time Secret

★ 1.5k Easy setup MIT

Hemmelig

Pastebins & Snippets

Encrypted secret and text sharing service

Replaces PrivateBin, One-Time Secret

★ 1.2k Easy setup BSD-3-Clause

Compare PrivateBin alternatives

Cryptgeon vs Hemmelig

Switching from PrivateBin

Moving off PrivateBin means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.